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Join our little family in Benajarafe near Malaga, Spain

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a German family living in the countryside in Benajarafe, 30 minutes east of Malaga.

    Gerhard (49) is an online journalist and Maren (38) is a language teacher and translator. Our son Levi was born in November 2022.
    We both work from home (Maren currently isn't working)
    We have 2 dogs and 1 cat.

    At the moment we are looking for a Spanish speaker or someone who speaks German (will consider English speakers for short stays too) to help us with a variety of tasks.

    We are looking for a kind, child- and animal loving person.
    We would like you to play with Levi an hour or so every day and speaking Spanish only to him (if your native language is Spanish) so that he will pick up the language faster.
    Alternatively we would also consider someone who speaks German,but we don't want to confuse him with a third language at the moment (if it's a short stay would he ok).
    Also we need a little help around the house like vacuuming (dog hair...) and sweeping the terrace, but not much.
    Ideally some spring cleaning and tasks and sorting out stuff that we never get around to doing.
    There is also some gardening to be done if you like or if you are good at fixing things/painting there are always some things that need improving.
    Besides the chore tasks of playing with Levi Levi and daily vacuuming we can see together what you can do depending on your preferences.
    Of course you must be an animal lover and it would be great if we could go away for a long weekend while you look after our animals once they know you (not a must)
    We also regularly rescue animals and possibly need some help with that (vet trips,craving for them etc)

    Also we would love to have someone who likes to cook🙂 We like cooking too,but always tend to eat the same things.
    So would really love to take turns at cooking, so one day one of us cooks for all of us and one day you.

    We invite you to practice your German with us if you are not a native speaker or also English as we're both fluent in English.

    We have been travelling a lot around the world ourselves, Maren has also been a volunteer, and we are looking to host likeminded people.
    We love travelling, meeting other people from other cultures.
    We are looking for mature (mentality, not necessarily age) and independent people who don't need our care and entertainment 24/7. We love the company, cooking together, eating together etc, but we also like our privacy (especially in the evening when we like to retreat after Levi has gone to bed).
    Also Maren has chronic migraine,so sometimes just needs some quiet time (the main reason why we need some help with Levi).

    Please be aware that we are in the countryside and the beach, shops, bus stop are a 30 minute walk away (although we might sometimes be able to give you a ride).
    So if you are easily bored or don't like walking this might not be the right place for you.

    We can only host a single volunteer at the moment.

    Ideally we're looking for someone who can stay around 4 weeks to be able to form a connection, but we can also host for just a week or so and give you a variety of small tasks.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    If you love children and animals, you will love our little ones ❤️
    You can practice your German or English with us

  • Au pair

    Au Pair Help

    Further details can be found here

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Help with our little son (playing, taking him for a walk etc, no "serious" duties), help him learn Spanish
    Gardening
    Help with our cats and dogs and possiby rescue animals
    Cooking
    Cleaning
    Teaching Spanish / language practice
    organizing

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    Our native language is German and we speak English fluently, so could help you with those Interested in improving our Spanish Interested in improving my Spanish (which is pretty good already) or learn some Portuguese, Italian, Indonesian

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Your own room and bathroom in our house
    We have a big house with a pool and a garden and sea view in the countryside

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are one vegetarian and one meat eater, so all welcome.
    Volunteering schedule is somewhat flexible, but we expect you to do the hours. also we have some key hoursthat we definitely need covered

    we are in the countryside and the town of Benajarafe with the shops, beach, bus stop (to Malaga or in the other direction) is a 30 minute walk away (we can also sometimes give you a ride)

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We use the internet for work including video calls unfortunatey there is no good wifi in your room though, so if you need wifi every day for several hours it's not suitable

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    You can park opposite the house or in our garden

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 811264435291

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The image depicts two dogs walking on a dirt path in a hilly, grassy area with a mountain range in the background under a clear blue sky.
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The image depicts a serene scene of a pool at sunset, with a palm tree and trees in the background, set against a vibrant sky.
The image depicts a young boy sitting on a brick wall, gazing out at a serene landscape featuring a small white building and a tree, with the sun setting in the background.

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